THE LIST: 5 comedians who impressed Dolphy

MANILA, Philippines – It has been said countless times: No one can replace Rodolfo ”Dolphy” Quizon as the country’s King of Comedy.

Dolphy himself, however, stressed that there are plenty of other comedians out there who have impressed many people, including himself.

In his biography, ”Dolphy: Hindi Ko Ito Narating Mag-Isa,” the veteran actor named several local comedians that he admires.

Among them are the late Redford White, who died in 2010 and starred with Dolphy in "Home Along Da Airport," and Babalu, who died in 1998 and appeared with Dolphy on many shows from "John en Marsha" to "Home Along Da Riles."

1. Vic Sotto

Why they're alike: The entertainment media has already dubbed Sotto the country's "Prince of Comedy." Sotto, who is part of the trio Tito, Vic and Joey, shares many similarities with the Comedy King -- both have the same lean physique and have been proven to be charming to the ladies. Sotto and Dolphy appeared in the movie "Dobol Trobol."

2. Vhong Navarro

Why they're alike: Like Dolphy, Navarro also started his career as a dancer -- with the all-male group Streetboys. He has since went solo and focused more on comedy and hosting. Navarro worked with Dolphy on the long-running sitcom "Home Along Da Riles."

3. Michael V

Why they're alike: Apart from being an actor, Michael V is credited as the creative genius in his gag shows. Like Dolphy, Michael V can act, sing and dance as proven in his spoofs of well-known music videos. He is also known for his cross-dressing roles and was even chosen to star in an update of the Dolphy classic "Ang Tatay Kong Nanay."

4. Willie Nepomuceno

Why they're alike: Nepomuceno is known for his impersonations of politicians and celebrities, among them presidents Benigno Aquino III, Joseph Estrada and Fidel Ramos, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, the late King of Philippine Movies Fernando Poe Jr. and, yes, Dolphy. Nepomuceno, in fact, recorded a spoof of the song "Have You Seen Her" with the title "Opisina," while impersonating Dolphy's singing voice

Notable TV/stage shows: "Ispup," "Stop in the Name of Laugh," "Trial and Error"

5. Bayani Agbayani

Why they're alike: Whether as a comedian, host or novelty singer, Agbayani has also been successful in portraying ordinary people. Like Dolphy, Agbayani also injects action and comedy in many of his films. While the two have not worked together, Agbayani starred with Dolphy's son Epi Quizon in "Pinoy Sunday," about OFWs in Taiwan.